Glossopdale School
URN: 112957 • Glossop SK13 2DA
Overview
- Name
- Glossopdale School
- URN
- 112957
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 37.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Debra McGloin (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Newshaw Lane, Glossop SK13 2DA
Summary
Glossopdale School is a mixed community secondary school located in Glossop, Derbyshire, with a current enrolment of 1,099 pupils and a capacity of 1,200. The school prides itself on being a warm and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages students to develop high aspirations. The ethos is centred around the THRIVE values—Tenacity, Hard Work, Responsibility, Independence, Vision, and Excellence—aiming to foster both academic and personal growth in all students.
The curriculum at Glossopdale is broad and flexible, covering a wide range of subjects from Year 7 to Year 13, including Humanities, Arts, Sciences, and Technology. The school emphasizes a commitment to high academic standards, with recent results showing progress above the national average. Additionally, the school provides robust pastoral support through dedicated teams for each year group, ensuring that every student's needs are met.
Glossopdale School is part of the TRUE Learning Partnership Academy Trust, which enhances collaboration with other local schools. The school community values strong partnerships with families and local businesses, aiming to prepare students for their future pathways while instilling a sense of responsibility and pride in their contributions to society.
The curriculum at Glossopdale is broad and flexible, covering a wide range of subjects from Year 7 to Year 13, including Humanities, Arts, Sciences, and Technology. The school emphasizes a commitment to high academic standards, with recent results showing progress above the national average. Additionally, the school provides robust pastoral support through dedicated teams for each year group, ensuring that every student's needs are met.
Glossopdale School is part of the TRUE Learning Partnership Academy Trust, which enhances collaboration with other local schools. The school community values strong partnerships with families and local businesses, aiming to prepare students for their future pathways while instilling a sense of responsibility and pride in their contributions to society.
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Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1099
- Boys
- 566
- Girls
- 533
- FSM %
- 17.60
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2020-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-10-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1099 | 566 | 533 | 1200 | 17.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1099 | 566 | 533 | 1200 | 17.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1099 | 566 | 533 | 1200 | 17.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1099 | 566 | 533 | 1200 | 17.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1099 | 566 | 533 | 1200 | 17.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1099 | 566 | 533 | 1200 | 17.60 |
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